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Reske Name Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Rješk and Rešk (see Reschke ). Germanized form of Sorbian Rězk and Rězka: nickname or metonymic occupational name derived from Lower Sorbian rězaś Upper Sorbian rězać ‘to cut’ or from rěz ‘cut’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keske, Raske, Riske, Meske, Leske, Roeske, Beske, Yeske, Repke, Jeske

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Where is the Reske family from?

You can see how Reske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Reske families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Reske's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Reske families in 1911.
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What did your Reske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reske. 100% of Reske men worked as a Labourer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Reske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Reske. For the veterans among your Reske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reske in 1963 was 72, and 52 in 2004.

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